Lewiston to Build Road With Local Resources
Louis Rosenberg, Erie capitalists lawyer, and C. M. Conrad of Erie arrive in Portland to wind up foreclosure sale details on the North Western railroad from Huntington to the Seven Devils district and to press construction negotiations with Oregon Railroad & Navigation officials as plans to proceed this year are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Louis Rosennerg
Erie
Wrestern
Huntington
Snake River
Seven Devils
C. M. Conrad
Oregon
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Reported merger by Harriman and Vanderbilt lines
Portland April 10 reports from New York claim the Harriman and Vanderbilt lines have effected a merger under J P Morgan. It would not affect Pacific Northwest railroad conditions for shippers, but office consolidation could reduce the number of employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
New York
Harriman
Vanderbilt
J. P. Morgan
Pacific Northwest
Court in Session Opens Asotin April Term
Court opened with Judge Miller presiding. The calendar lists cases including State of Washington vs C P Dye for assault with intent, Moran and Reed for alleged robbery, divorce filings Barbara Lorenzo Horne and Barbara Walters, quiet title suits, injunctions to prevent county warrants, wage action, attachment, condemnation, contracts, and damages. Halting note: Charles Harding of Seattle took a five year lease on land south of Asotin with multiple teams breaking two acres of hill land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asotin
Miller
State of Washington
C. P. Dye
Erick Morrow
Lon Reed
Barbara Lorenzo Horne
Chas
Albert Horne
Chas. W. Whiton
Eric Volentine Kanawyer
Robert A. Wilson
Chas. S. Florence
Grace Deatherage
Pelton
Ernest JL. Pelton
Susie M. Smith
A. J. Smith
A. J. Buchet
W. E. Norris
Jan William Whittaker
Alice Whittaker
Jason Warren
Lulu F. Warren
Barbara Walters
John Mr. Alters
Puritan Manufacturing Company
E. Fryxell
Chas. L. McDonald
E. A. White
Silcott
Jacob M. Landis
J. L. Wormell R. Windus
George W. Fuller
Charles Harding
Seattle
Asotin to Plant Broom Corn on Hundred Acres
Mr. Harding plans to plant broom corn on a hundred acres this spring, believing the land is well suited for the crop. A successful yield could lead to expanding next year and possibly establishing a broom factory locally, creating jobs and offering profits for investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Mr. Harding
Marriages and civic notes from Summit to Moscow
News items cover E A Jones and Miss Edith A Sawyer wedding at Moscow, Russell Cassels wedding in Reardan, Emil Berg jailed near Troy, Burton French rural delivery petition from Viola, Burr visiting Genesee, Genesee guards’ new equipment, Dr J J Conant presiding board, Fred Booth to Alaska, boys Cox runaways caught at Moscow, 14 sawmills with 20 000 ft daily, Idaho University debating team defeats Whitman at Moscow on state aid for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Jones
Summit
Edith A. Sawyer
Moscow
W. T. Easter
Methodist
Russell Cassels
Gifford Hardware Company
Reardan
Washington
Emil Berg
Troy
Coury
Burton L. French
Viola
P. Burr
Genesee
Thunder Mountain
Roosevelt
Genesee Company
National Guard
United States
J. J. Conant
Boise
State Board of Medical Examiners
Conant
Fred Booth
Alaska
San Francisco
Nome
George and
Calvin Cox
Russell
Robbins
R. J. Cox
Idaho University
Whitman College
Idaho
Thomas Jones
James W. Galloway
Victor E. Price
Liberal Electric Line Stock Subscriptions urged
A mass meeting pledges to build an electric railway from Lewiston to Grangeville and Nezperce via Lake Waha. Officials, committees, and payment plans are outlined to raise funds through cash, labor, or land subscriptions with multiple payoff options as the line nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Grangeville
Nezperce
Lake Waha
E. H. Libby
Clarkston
J. A. Cram
Westlake
A. C. Eitzen
George M. Reed
I. N. Smith
C. F. Osmers
G. W. Thompson
O. A. Kjos
R. C. Beach
D. J. McGilvery
E. P. Dorris
W. F. Kettenbach
Lewiston and
Clarkston Coun
New Militia At Genesee In Lewiston April 8
April 1 report details the newly organized Genesee militia company H receiving blue uniforms a regulation 30 caliber rifle canteen haversack knife and fork meat can and belt plus 159 pairs of wool blankets. Officers appointed include First Sergeant Thomas Keane QM D C Burr sergeants George McMahon Will Herman Felix Mullaley Thomas Edwards corporals W T Goodnight Frank Harris Elmer Vanoyck Rob Emmett Willie Robinson Harry Phipps. An accident en route to Lewiston with trunks involved Will Hickman leaping clear, trunks and wagon unharmed. Grand Master Frank Martin of the Odd Fellows plans April lodge visits across the northern state with a circular detailing dates and emphasis on full membership attendance and council sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipshape
Sargeant
Thos
Keane
D. C. Burr
D. C. Burr; Sargeants, George McMahon, Will Herman, Felix Mulalley, Thos
Edwards
Wt. Goodnight
Frank Harris
Elmer Vanoyck
Robi
Emmett
Willie Robinson
Harry Phipps
LeRue Tice
Reed Klapp
Sam Davidson
Lewiston
P. Thompson
Will Hickman
Hatwai Canyon
Thompson
Hickman
Mother Earth
Hatwai Creek
Frank Martin
The
Odd Fellows
Moscow
Genesee
Troy
Joel
Kamiah
Morning Star
Mohler
Stites
Crystal
Fraternal Meetings Across Idaho Gather Support
On Thursday April 27 meetings occur in Coeur d Alene City with Mica and Rathdrum. Friday April 28 events take place at Sand Point with Ivanhoe Hope Myrtle Athol and Granite. Saturday April 29 gatherings are planned for Utopia Boundary and Northern. Leaders urge members to attend, stressing unity, sacrifice, and advancing their order’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur ‘n’Alene
Mica
Rathdrum
Sand Point
Ivanhoe
Hope
Myrtle
Athol
Granite
Utopia
Boundary
Northern
Idaho Brick company to own local clay plant project grows
L. L. Haynes of Idaho Brick reports superior clay outcomes from Boyd works tests. The firm plans incorporation to control a 20 acre bed for high grade brick and terra cotta. Machinery ordered, supervisor to oversee ship, side track bought, plant expected to arrive within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Haynes
Idaho Brick Company
Boyd Manufacturing Works
Taylor
St. Paul
Goodnight Selected For Idaho Land Thefts and Appraisals
Boise reports state land board actions instructing land commissioner Char J. Munson to deploy crews to select lands replacing 45000 acres relinquished to the general government. A. D. Taylor is named to select lands and J. L. Goodnight to appraise Nez Perce county lands with more selectors and crews planned for northern Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
State Land Board
Char
J. Munson
Mr. Munson
D. Taylor
J. L. Goodnight
Nez Perce
Taylor
Idaho County
Sam Rich Seeks Pardon and Parole Recommendations
Boise April 10 At the prison board meeting applications for pardon were considered for William M Land Josie Kensler and Sam W Rich with varied outcomes and a notable affidavit. Warden Whitney urged parole for Samuel Mathews C B Murphy Harry Williams and James Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
William M. Land
Ada County
Land
Ira Barber
Mr. Hurst
Josie Kensler
Elmore
Mary Moore
John Hailey
Harry Miller
W. D. Garlock
Henry Thompson
Nez Perce County
C. J. Thompson
Sam W. Rich
Karl Paine
Brondeau
Rich
Whitney
Samuel Mathews
C. B. Murphy
Harry Williams
James Allen
Ice Plant In Operation At Lewiston Clarkston
The Lewiston Clarkston Ice company reports a new plant on the Snake river front producing ten tons of pure crystal ice daily using the Henry Vogt Absorption system. Supplying Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, and distant North Pacific routes, the firm aims for fair prices, with sample blocks delivered to local businesses and residences. Officers include W C Sweet president, Greenville Holbrook treasurer, O L Latimer vice president, F M Inkley secretary, and J J Jennings general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston+Clarkston Ice company
Clarkston
Snake River
Henry Vogt
Lewiston Fuel and Ice Company
Lewiston
Asotin
Northern Pacific
Jennings
Greenville Holbrook
O. L. . Latimer
J. J. Jennings
County Board Opens April Session at Courthouse
The county board of commissioners led by Chairman Hollenbeck Proffit and Watson opened the April session at the courthouse. The day focused on bills and official bonds for precinct officers with bids for road work to be opened Wednesday. Bonds approved include Carl Meyer Leland precinct constable John Currin Greer precinct constable and several road district overseers and justices across multiple precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Commissioners
Hollenbeck
Proffit
Geo
Watson
Court House
Carl Meyer
Leland
John Currin
Greer
C. J. Larson
W. E. Payne
Justice Rimrock
Chas. FE. Long
Moving to New Quarters Carnegie Library Opens
The city library transfers from city hall to the new Carnegie Library in City Park. Formal opening planned for Friday. In Washington Conn on April 10 Senator Platt shows no change in condition per physicians, with no expected change for 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Library
City Hall
Carnegie Library
City Park
Senator Platt
Washington, Conn
H. Platt
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Stern
Asotin County
Spokane
Sing Sing
Ossining
N. Y
Martin Ebert
Mount Vernon
Auguste
Tm & Foote
Mount
Vernon
Liberal Electric Line
White Bird
Central
Cottonwood
Orofino
Fraser
Peck
Harrison
St. Maries
Wardner
Cataldo
Coeur d’Alenes
Burke
Splendid
Chicago
Goodnight
Sam Rich
Idaho Penitentiary
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